Happy New Year to one and all and as the planning for 2025 evolves, information is always taken from 2024 sales. What is amazing is that the winners of each year stay very much the same from year to year but occassionally there's a little surprise thrown into the mix.
It is no big surprise that Woodland Whisper was the hands down Scent of the Year in 2024! it is such an amazing scent! I've been burning it in my home since November and will probably make it my main candle scent in the house until February of this year. Yup, it's that good. It's a heavenly blend of Fir, Balsam and Citrus that is mellow yet encompasses everything that brings on those Holiday feels.
This past years surprise second place though is London Fog. It is usually in the Top 12 but this past year saw a surge of London Fog love. I've been burning this one in my office area and it is this warm scent that has all the earthy and spicy tones of black tea blended with the uplifting citrusy scent of bergamot on a bed of cozy, warm vanilla. It is such a warm and comforting scent so I understand exactly what the appeal is. I custom blend this one myself to mimic the Earl Grey Tea Latte that the scent is named after, a London Fog. The running joke at markets has always been that it does NOT smell like the fog in London, England. (cue the trombone mwah, mwha, mwha). But it is an excellent scent if ever you are wondering what it is all about. Definitely worth the try for a deep but uplifted blend that is something very unique and wonderful.
Other winners always include the standards like Lavender Lullaby, Sage & Lemongrass, Spiced Cranberry, Crackling Firewood, Cedar Sage Blackberry and Grandma's Kitchen. To be really honest though, all of my scents are really lovely. As we come into the Spring and Summer the standards like Beach Bum, Beachwood & Vetiver, Blue Hawaiian and Satsuma Guava always are hits. I'm looking forward to adding a few more Oceany type of scents this year as well to my new addition last year of Salty Mermaid.
And new designs are in the testing process now. I'm thrilled to sneak pics and hints to you about what they are but sometimes its best to make sure things work out before spilling the beans. I promise, they'll be worth the wait and new pics should start coming through in mid January and building throughout the year. It's going to be a very creative 2025! As always, you can find me online for ordering and once April arrives the Salt Spring Market kicks into gear where you can find me most of the Spring/Summer (weather permitting). No news yet on the Fall/Winter season as I'm not making any decisions on that front until mid 2025 to see what opportunities arise this year.
But in the meantime, please follow me on Facebook or on Instagram @hartmontcandles for all the updates on what is coming down the pipes. I guarantee that they all will be worth the wait!
And as always, sending my love and gratitude! You are the wind beneath my wings!
Lana